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June 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM
We wait so long for the next chapter, it's so frustrating, but definitely worth waiting for. I'm so excited to read it when you post them and I can't hardly wait for more. I really want to know about the babies and how Harry will react to them. I hope he finds out soon and is not upset by it. I don't know what to think about Genny's baby. Please hurry and post more. ^.^ It's such an entertaining read, I can't stand it. xD Thanks for the update!
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May 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM
interesting compilation of plots!!!! So is Ginny really preggers??? Will Draco help Harry & Hermoine figure out how to safely destroy the horcruxes (with Sally's advice)??? When will you update???
All good questions, right? XD
All good questions, right? XD
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May 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Nice story so far, at least concerning the developping HPDM relationship. I also like the conflicting secret situation Draco is now in ; loving Harry, yet knowing Harry will despise him because he did exactly what Harry didn't want anyone to do to him (manipulating him into a long term commitment).
There are some things I find have absolutely no place in the fic though. Why the Ginny bashing? Why is it that the fic needed such an impossibly hated and wrong character? To help us see how unfit she is for Harry? She's a nuisance all the way. In fact, she isn't a character anymore because she simply makes no sense, nor is she displaying coherent emotions. She's simply there, incredibly stubborn for no reason, stupidly dangerous, and unlike her old self from the books. She's supposed to be a bright and powerful witch (with a decided forte in Charms and casting strong spells, not Potions..), not that thing she is described as in Dragon Blood. Why isn't her character treated with some respect and show actual psychological progress (or a regression) instead of being described as a thing that can never change - stubborn, selfish, obsessive, dangerous. Normally, even the most evil of characters have some good personality traits to be explored, and they evolve. Ginny has none and never changes. She is also very predictable because of this : you just know she's going to hex someone when she enters a room by surprise, you know she's going to be expecting Harry's love all the time and act offended when he doesn't, you know she's going to make another one of those speeches about how she just KNOW Harry wants to be together with her, etc. A predictable nuisance = a waste of words/space in the plot. She's completely distracting the readers from the real developpement in this fic : Harry and Draco's relationship.
Even the worst of characters have a psychological reason to act the way they do. And, when they act like Ginny is, they usually deserve all the shite that's coming at them. They are NOT ignored, encouraged, protected or treated civilly for what they did. What Ginny did is : drugged someone, abused them and manipulated them. Worse, it was not the first time she had attempted something of the sort, just that she succeeded this time. And everyone knows about both attemps now. Why doesn't she get any consequences for that? All that she got was Harry's understandable hatred, her brothers' mean remarks and what? Nothing. Nothing befitting of a just punishment, like forcing her to get rid of a baby she all but stole from Harry. What do the adults do? They try to be understanding of Ginny's new pregnant state and are very respectful of her choices and actions. Is it just me or is something very wrong here?
Add to that the fact that even the Dragon bonded ones - the all powerful and knowledgable group in which everyone seems to be in, really - find her to be a threat to Draco's safety. What do they do about her? Nothing. Instead, they are contemplating moving Draco elsewhere, away from Harry's beneficial magic, to protect him! Isn't there something wrong here too? If they can find a way to manipulate Harry into having a one night lay with Draco, if they can find a way to know absolutely everything about the Horcruxes' chase even though it is a secret, if they can fin a way to conceal Draco's pregnancy or how he's been draining Harry's magic to keep the baby, HOW can't they find a reasonable excuse to get rid of one stupid Weasley? Better, get her killed for the greater good? They don't seem to mind sacrifices as long as Draco's having that baby, so why don't they kill her/make her dring a potion that would get rid of her supposed baby?
In short, the story is missing a bit of sense. Ginny has to be more likable, her personality more flexible, or she should suffer the consequences for her actions. The Dragon bonded ones shouldn't be that knowledgable about every damn thing : that's just too convenient. Limitations give the story a much more complicated sweetness and makes the reader wonder how our favorite heros shall get themselves out of their problems. Sense = not everything is happening the way it should and the characters have to find a way around the problems on their own - not thanks to some godly group who has some sort of interest in protecting them.
There are some things I find have absolutely no place in the fic though. Why the Ginny bashing? Why is it that the fic needed such an impossibly hated and wrong character? To help us see how unfit she is for Harry? She's a nuisance all the way. In fact, she isn't a character anymore because she simply makes no sense, nor is she displaying coherent emotions. She's simply there, incredibly stubborn for no reason, stupidly dangerous, and unlike her old self from the books. She's supposed to be a bright and powerful witch (with a decided forte in Charms and casting strong spells, not Potions..), not that thing she is described as in Dragon Blood. Why isn't her character treated with some respect and show actual psychological progress (or a regression) instead of being described as a thing that can never change - stubborn, selfish, obsessive, dangerous. Normally, even the most evil of characters have some good personality traits to be explored, and they evolve. Ginny has none and never changes. She is also very predictable because of this : you just know she's going to hex someone when she enters a room by surprise, you know she's going to be expecting Harry's love all the time and act offended when he doesn't, you know she's going to make another one of those speeches about how she just KNOW Harry wants to be together with her, etc. A predictable nuisance = a waste of words/space in the plot. She's completely distracting the readers from the real developpement in this fic : Harry and Draco's relationship.
Even the worst of characters have a psychological reason to act the way they do. And, when they act like Ginny is, they usually deserve all the shite that's coming at them. They are NOT ignored, encouraged, protected or treated civilly for what they did. What Ginny did is : drugged someone, abused them and manipulated them. Worse, it was not the first time she had attempted something of the sort, just that she succeeded this time. And everyone knows about both attemps now. Why doesn't she get any consequences for that? All that she got was Harry's understandable hatred, her brothers' mean remarks and what? Nothing. Nothing befitting of a just punishment, like forcing her to get rid of a baby she all but stole from Harry. What do the adults do? They try to be understanding of Ginny's new pregnant state and are very respectful of her choices and actions. Is it just me or is something very wrong here?
Add to that the fact that even the Dragon bonded ones - the all powerful and knowledgable group in which everyone seems to be in, really - find her to be a threat to Draco's safety. What do they do about her? Nothing. Instead, they are contemplating moving Draco elsewhere, away from Harry's beneficial magic, to protect him! Isn't there something wrong here too? If they can find a way to manipulate Harry into having a one night lay with Draco, if they can find a way to know absolutely everything about the Horcruxes' chase even though it is a secret, if they can fin a way to conceal Draco's pregnancy or how he's been draining Harry's magic to keep the baby, HOW can't they find a reasonable excuse to get rid of one stupid Weasley? Better, get her killed for the greater good? They don't seem to mind sacrifices as long as Draco's having that baby, so why don't they kill her/make her dring a potion that would get rid of her supposed baby?
In short, the story is missing a bit of sense. Ginny has to be more likable, her personality more flexible, or she should suffer the consequences for her actions. The Dragon bonded ones shouldn't be that knowledgable about every damn thing : that's just too convenient. Limitations give the story a much more complicated sweetness and makes the reader wonder how our favorite heros shall get themselves out of their problems. Sense = not everything is happening the way it should and the characters have to find a way around the problems on their own - not thanks to some godly group who has some sort of interest in protecting them.
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April 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM
loving it. hope there be more soon.
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April 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM
So don't like Ginny. Hope Ginny doesn't have the baby.
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April 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Wow, I just stumbled upon this fic when you updated and I absolutely looove it! I hope you keep updating, cause it's wonderful.
If you are looking for a beta to check for grammatical errors, contact me ( a[dot]schmitter[at]web[dot]de )
I'd gladly help working on this wonderful story!
If you are looking for a beta to check for grammatical errors, contact me ( a[dot]schmitter[at]web[dot]de )
I'd gladly help working on this wonderful story!
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April 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Touchofthewind was absolutely correct. A few minor Glitches in spelling/grammar but completely ignorable for a very interesting and different approach. I for one wait as patiently as possible for the next chapter.
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April 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM
I love your story and I'm happy that you have finally updated. I have been waiting for a couple of months. The only thing I don't like about your story is that it frustrates me. I just wish I could strangle Ginny or something. Personally I'm hoping her situation doesn't go to the end like she has a miscarriage or something. I can't wait for the next chapter. Keep up the great story.
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April 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Poor harry, I think he's better off just getting offed by Voldie. Kids are the worst and he's got two on the way. Sounds like hell to me.
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April 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM
OMG!!! Now no one is safe!!! I sooooo need chapter 18!!!